"Brat, where have you run off to?" A green figure descended from the sky, landing outside the pavilion. The sudden voice made Cheng Xiao, who had just regained his senses, pause in surprise.
Turning slightly, he saw Du Gu Bo walking toward him with his arms crossed, wearing a stern expression.
"Old Poisoner? What are you doing here?" Cheng Xiao asked in surprise as Du Gu Bo approached. "I thought you said you were tired and wanted to rest in Sunset Forest for a while."
"Rest my foot!" Du Gu Bo forced a smile onto his serious face and waved dismissively. "Our power has grown too fast and has already drawn the attention of the Spirit Hall. Even if I wanted to rest, there's no chance for that now."
"Spirit Hall came for you?" Cheng Xiao asked instinctively.
"Exactly." Du Gu Bo shook his head, then recounted everything that had happened the previous night in detail.
"What? You poisoned the teacher?" Cheng Xiao exclaimed. "Then you should have killed him!"
"Kill him, my foot!" Du Gu Bo patted Cheng Xiao on the head and chuckled. "Do you think I'm that reckless? Even though Ju Hua Guan took my poison, I left him an antidote. Besides, his Soul Power level is so high that he won't die in the short term anyway."
"That's good to know… You're smarter than I thought." Cheng Xiao smiled.
"Spare me," Du Gu Bo rolled his eyes and said lightly, "I am always careful. But I didn't expect that that woman, Bi Bi Dong, would send Ju Hua Guan and Lao Gui after me. If you hadn't helped me improve my relationship with Ju Hua Guan a bit, I would probably have returned severely injured today."
Cheng Xiao nodded silently. Du Gu Bo was right. Normally, it shouldn't be too difficult for two Level-95 Title Douluos to chase a Level-91 one. Knowing Ju Hua Guan's character, he probably held back during the chase. After all, there are only a few people in the world who can reach the Title Douluo level.
But the Spirit Hall's actions were incredibly fast. They came for him as soon as he established the academy. If he continues to grow and clash head-on with the Spirit Hall, knowing Bi Bi Dong's nature, it would surely lead to numerous problems.
"Eh? Grandpa, how did you end up here?" At this moment, Du Gu Yan and Ye Lingling walked over, glancing at Du Gu Bo curiously, and then told Cheng Xiao, "Cheng Xiao, the Prince has come down to the academy. Judging by his appearance, he must be here to see you."
"Here to see me?" Cheng Xiao pointed at himself. Du Gu Bo looked at him meaningfully and whispered, "Cheng Xiao, Xue Qinghe is not as simple as he seems. I don't oppose your contact with him, but remember: sometimes you must look beyond the surface to see the truth."
"The Crown Prince saved your life. Be extremely careful in dealing with Xue Qinghe."
After hearing Du Gu Bo's words, Cheng Xiao nodded, then waved to Du Gu Yan, who left accordingly. Ye Lingling's gaze remained on Cheng Xiao until Du Gu Yan gently pulled her away. With her black veil, her expression was unreadable, and Cheng Xiao couldn't see her face.
"Come on, Old Poisoner, let's go meet the Crown Prince. Consider it a little treat for you." Cheng Xiao smiled as he looked at Du Gu Bo.
Du Gu Bo didn't waste words and nodded in agreement.
Soon, Cheng Xiao and Du Gu Bo walked along a shaded path and arrived at the academy's conference room.
At the door, two teachers stood and smiled upon seeing them. "Director, the Crown Prince is already waiting inside. We'll leave now."
With that, the two teachers nodded and left.
Upon entering, Cheng Xiao and Du Gu Bo immediately saw Xue Qinghe seated on a sofa, serving tea to the man beside him.
The man's face was flawless, with straight features, elegant and gentle, wearing a pristine white robe. He appeared to be around forty years old.
Upon seeing the middle-aged man, Cheng Xiao immediately recognized him and shifted his gaze to the girl and elder beside him, frowning slightly.
These three were unexpected: Ning Fengzhi, Ning Rongrong, and Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
"Cheng Xiao, you're here." Xue Qinghe set down the teapot, stood, and smiled at Cheng Xiao.
"Your Highness." Cheng Xiao bowed slightly, his eyes still on the other three. He hadn't expected them to show up today.
After some casual greetings, Xue Qinghe introduced them:
"This is Ning Fengzhi, the head of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, and my teacher. This elder is Chen Xin, Sword Douluo, known as the continent's number one offensive Title Douluo, with a Soul Power level of 96.
"And this young lady is Ning Fengzhi's daughter, Ning Rongrong, also my junior sister."
"Ning Sect Master, greetings. It's good to see you again." Cheng Xiao first smiled at Xue Qinghe, then nodded politely to Ning Fengzhi.
"Long time no see, Cheng Xiao," Ning Fengzhi replied with a smile. He then acknowledged Du Gu Bo. "And long time no see, Du Gu Mian."
"Ning Sect Master, what brings you here? I didn't think your sect would be interested in a newly established academy." Du Gu Bo's face remained cold.
"Old Poisoner, watch your words," Chen Xin said, his gaze like a sharp blade, slightly softening Du Gu Bo's tone.
Ning Fengzhi glanced at Chen Xin and smiled. "Cheng Xiao, your Soul Power must have broken through Level 40 by now, right? Such a young talent! No wonder Qinghe always mentioned you. Seeing you in person, I'm truly impressed."
"Not at all. Just lucky, I suppose," Cheng Xiao replied with a smile.
"Let's sit and talk," Cheng Xiao suggested.
"Very well." Ning Fengzhi smiled.
As they took their seats, a staff member came in to serve tea and then left.
Ning Fengzhi, without beating around the bush, said, "I heard Qinghe invested in a joint academy with you and Du Gu Mian. My daughter insisted on seeing it, so we came."
He glanced at Ning Rongrong, who stood confidently and extended her hand. "Hello, Cheng Xiao."
"Hello." Cheng Xiao stood and shook her hand lightly.
"Thank you for saving me last time," Ning Rongrong said with a smile.
"It was nothing," Cheng Xiao replied.
"Eh? Rongrong, Cheng Xiao saved you? When did this happen?" Ning Fengzhi asked, surprised.
All eyes, including Xue Qinghe, Du Gu Bo, and Chen Xin, turned to Cheng Xiao.
Cheng Xiao explained: "Someone was following Miss Ning, and I happened to pass by, so I saved her. Ning Sect Master, the gold card she gave me at that time should now be returned to her."
It was just a coincidence, but from that moment on, Cheng Xiao realized that his intervention sometimes caused unintended events—truly a butterfly effect.
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